The practice of palliative medicine has grown substantially over the last two decades and
the data demonstrates that seriously ill and injured surgical patients as well as their loved …

Abstract Introduction The incidence of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is increasingly common in
older adults aged≥ 65 years, forming a growing public health problem. However, older …

Background The trauma mortality rate is higher in the elderly compared with younger
patients. Ageing is associated with physiological changes in multiple systems and correlated …

Importance Older adults (age≥ 65 years) are at risk for high rates of delirium and poor
outcomes; however, how to improve outcomes is still being explored. Objective To assess …

BACKGROUND The incorporation of dedicated palliative care (PC) services in the care of
the critically injured trauma patient is not yet universal. Preexisting data demonstrate both …

Abstract Context The Trauma Quality Improvement Program Best Practice Guidelines
recommend palliative care (PC) concurrent with restorative treatment for patients with life …

Importance The American College of Surgeons Trauma Quality Improvement Program
(TQIP) guidelines encourage trauma service clinicians to deliver palliative care in parallel …

Background For older trauma patients who sustain trauma in rural areas, the risk of adverse
outcomes associated with advancing age, is compounded by the challenges encountered in …

BACKGROUND Older adult trauma is associated with high morbidity and mortality.
Individuals older than 65 years are expected to make up more than 21% of the total …

Background The effects of palliative care (PC) consultation on patient costs and
hospitalization metrics in the adult trauma population are unclear. Study Design We …